airiness

• Qualité d'un espace ouvert, aéré et empli d'air frais, ou caractère de ce qui est léger, délicat et immatériel, évoquant un sentiment de légèreté et de liberté.

A noun describing the quality of being spacious and full of fresh air, or the property of being light, weightless, and insubstantial in nature or movement.

indénombrable

1. Spaciousness and fresh airB2formal

   The quality of a space being open, well-ventilated, and filled with fresh air.

   caractère aéré

   • The airiness of the room made it feel much larger than it actually was.
   • She loved the airiness of the old farmhouse with its high ceilings and large windows.
   • The architect designed the building to maximize airiness and natural light.

   Synonymesbrightnessfreshnesslightnessopennessroominessspaciousnessventilation

   Antonymesclosenessoppressivenessstagnationstuffiness

2. Lightness and insubstantialityC1formalart

   The quality of being light, delicate, or lacking in substance or weight.

   Légèreté et impondérabilité

   • The airiness of the fabric made it perfect for a summer dress.
   • There was an airiness to her voice that made her seem carefree.
   • The painting captured the airiness of clouds drifting across the sky.

   Synonymesdelicacyfinenessfragilityinsubstantialitylightness

   Antonymesdensitysoliditysubstancesubstantialityweightiness

3. Graceful movement or mannerC1formal

   A quality of being light, graceful, and effortless in movement or behavior.

   légèreté gracieuse

   • The dancer moved with an airiness that captivated the audience.
   • Her airiness of manner made her seem approachable and friendly.
   • He walked with an airiness that suggested he had no worries at all.

   Synonymeselegancefluiditygracegracefulnesslightnesslithenessnimblenesssuppleness

   Antonymesawkwardnessclumsinessungainliness